Akron Zoo

Happy #Friday, LinkedIn world! Help us celebrate and show our gratitude to the Akron Zoo's very own Horticulture Manager, Julie Kline! Julie is celebrating 1 year with the Akron Zoo, this month. We appreciate everything you do! #Anniversary #EmployeeAppreciation #EmployeeSpotlight

Happy #Friday, LinkedIn world! Help us celebrate and show our gratitude to the Akron Zoo's very own Lead Keeper, Angela Payerle! Angela is celebrating 7 years with the Akron Zoo, this month. We appreciate everything you do! #Anniversary #EmployeeAppreciation #EmployeeSpotlight

When my email couldn't be more clear or concise and my coworker replies with "let's discuss". Photo: Every species has their own style of communication that might differ from what us humans think. When red wolves are disciplining their pups, they will take ahold of the pup’s muzzle. There is no pressure from the parent, but the action will quickly get the pup’s attention and the pup usually drops in submission. While it might look harsh to us, the pup is not being hurt.

The Akron Zoo is 48 people away from reaching 4,000 followers! Share with your network and tell them to give the Akron Zoo a follow, on LinkedIn! We'd love to hit this milestone before the new year!

Happy #Monday, LinkedIn world! Help us celebrate and show our gratitude to the Akron Zoo's very own Senior Marketing and PR Manager, Elena Bell! Elena is celebrating 10 years with the Akron Zoo, this month. We appreciate everything you do! #Anniversary #EmployeeAppreciation #EmployeeSpotlight

Happy #Friday, LinkedIn world! Help us celebrate and show our gratitude to the Akron Zoo's very own Guest Experiences Assistant Supervisor, Kellie Campbell! Kellie is celebrating 2 years with the Akron Zoo, this month. We appreciate everything you do! #Anniversary #EmployeeAppreciation #EmployeeSpotlight

My reaction when I've been working for 3 hours and look at the clock and it's been 17 minutes.

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced the launch of its 50th Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) species programme, SAFE Gibbon! Established in 2015, the SAFE programme is a framework designed to enhance conservation efforts within the AZA community and to create a meaningful impact on wildlife conservation. With the initial goal of reaching 50 species programmes by 2028, this milestone was reached more than three years ahead of schedule. The SAFE Gibbon programme aims to mitigate the threats to gibbon habitats and populations, focusing on combating the illegal wildlife trade and supporting the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of gibbons back into their native habitat. The programme will gather data on the current state of wildlife populations to inform conservation. Educational efforts at AZA institutions and local communities will raise awareness about the role of gibbons in their ecosystems and the urgent need for conservation. Akron Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Zoo Knoxville, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Indianapolis Zoo and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are also supporting the SAFE Gibbon programme.

Happy #Monday, LinkedIn world! Help us celebrate and show our gratitude to the Akron Zoo's very own Horticulturist II, Emily Kocis! Emily is celebrating 2 years with the Akron Zoo, this month. We appreciate everything you do! #Anniversary #EmployeeAppreciation #EmployeeSpotlight

Tamarr the lion has been the king of the Akron Zoo since he moved here in 2007. The median life expectancy for lions is 16.9 years, so at 19 years old, Tamarr is considered an elderly king. With old age comes new health challenges. Thankfully, Tamarr is amazing at participating in his own healthcare through voluntary blood pressure, injection, blood draw and x-ray trainings. This allows his care team to closely monitor his health without the risk of anesthesia. #GivingZOODay, in partnership with #GivingTuesday, is a global day of giving that follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Would you consider donating to your Akron Zoo to help us continue to provide exceptional care to all our animals, like Tamarr? Donate today: https://lnkd.in/dsHHqMV5